1. Nutrition Labels & Food Safety
Chapter 10
Lessons 4

2. Nutrition Label Basics
Ingredient list:
largest amounts first
Food additives
Nutrition facts
Serving Size: A single serving
Provides information about the nutrients found in the food

4. Total Maximum Daily Intake
Calories = 2000
Total Fat = 65g
Saturated Fat = 20g
Cholesterol = 300mg
Sodium = 2400mg
Sugar = 32g

5. How Healthy Is Granola?

6. Food Safety Food Borne Illness (food poisoning)
Eating/drinking something that contains a toxin or disease causing microorganism
Prevention: select, store, cook & handle food properly; prevent cross-contamination
Reduce risk by:
Replace/wash dishcloths & hand towels often; Keep fridge at proper temp; Wash hands, cooking utensils & surfaces w/warm soapy water, cook food throughly

7. And Food Sensitivity Food Allergies Food Intolerance
Immune system responding to food as if it was a disease causing agent
Immune system’s reaction to the foreign proteins in food
Food Intolerance
Negative reaction to food that doesn’t involve the immune system
Irritates the intestine

8. So how many of you like fast food? Do you know what you’re consuming!!